“Along with the strong staff already in place, these advisors have diverse skills and experience in housing finance policy that will help me build a stronger foundation for our nation's housing finance system,” says Watt.

Ryan served as FHA's chief risk officer (2009-2012) and recently as the senior vice president for capital markets at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage.

Stein worked in the Treasury Department (2009-2010) and will serve as Watt's acting chief of staff initially and later as a special advisor for consumer affairs. He is known for his work at the Center for Responsible Lending.

Moore will be a special advisor for intergovernmental affairs. She has worked at the Treasury Department's Office of Legislative Affairs since 2009.

Ugoletti has served as a special advisor to acting FHFA director Edward DeMarco since 2009 and will continue to serve as a special advisor to Watt.

It unclear how long DeMarco will remain at the FHFA. He has yet to announce his plans.